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Iran Hesitates as US-Israel War Reaches Day 72; Israel Strikes Lebanon Amid Ceasefire

On day 72 of the US-Israel campaign against Iran, Tehran has yet to respond to Washington’s proposal to end the war, while Israel conducts a wave of attacks in southern Lebanon that kills at least 24 people despite a ceasefire. Regional diplomacy continues, with Pakistan mediating, Qatar and other actors engaging with US officials, and Iran’s Revolutionary Guard warning of retaliation against perceived US targets. The conflict highlights ongoing tensions around the Strait of Hormuz and mounting international efforts to secure shipping routes.

via Al Jazeera|

#ceasefire #iran #lebanon

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Hegseth rejects 'quagmire' label as Iran war costs mount in hearing

During a House Armed Services Committee hearing, Pete Hegseth rejects labeling the US-Israel operation against Iran a 'quagmire,' pushes back against critics, while lawmakers scrutinize a $1.5 trillion defense budget and a $25 billion running cost, amid diplomatic strains and renewed questions about Iran's nuclear program.

via The Guardian|

#defense-budget #house-armed-services-committee #iran

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Pope denounces 'omnipotence' myth fueling Iran war, calls for peace

Pope Leo XIV denounced the 'delusion of omnipotence' fueling the US-Israel war in Iran and urged leaders to pursue peace through dialogue, delivering a vigil at St. Peter's Basilica as U.S.-Iran talks resume in Pakistan and a fragile ceasefire holds; he warned that God does not bless war and called for prayers for peace, with the Vatican expressing concern about spillover into Christian communities in Lebanon.

via Politico|

#iran #peace-negotiations #pope-leo-xiv

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Pope Leo XIV Calls for Peace Talks to Halt Iran Conflict

Pope Leo XIV denounced the 'delusion of omnipotence' behind the U.S.-Israel war in Iran and urged political leaders to pause hostilities and pursue peace negotiations, following a vigil for peace at the Vatican.

via AP News|

#iran-conflict #peace-talks #pope-leo-xiv

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Pope denounces war and warns faith cannot sanctify violence in Iran crisis

Pope Leo XIV condemned warfare in a social media post, saying God does not bless conflicts and that lasting peace comes from dialogue rather than military action. The message, seen as a rebuke of religious rhetoric surrounding the US-Israel strikes on Iran, follows ongoing criticism of the war and echoes his previous calls to avoid invoking faith to justify violence.

via The Guardian|

#christian-nationalism #iran-conflict #peace-and-dialogue

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Houthis widen Iran conflict with missiles aimed at Israeli sites

Houthis, allied with Iran, claim ballistic missiles hit sensitive Israeli military sites, expanding the US-Israel campaign against Iran; Israel says it intercepted one missile; the conflict threatens Red Sea and Hormuz chokepoints and global trade, with attacks also hitting a Saudi airbase and Kuwait’s radar. Pakistan hosts a regional meeting with Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Egypt to seek de-escalation, while Ukraine-UAE defense ties and reported US cluster-munition use add to the volatility and the risk of broader regional escalation.

via The Guardian|

#houthi #iran #israel

world2 months ago•3 min saved

Iran taps veteran IRGC figure to lead security council amid war pressures

Iran appointed Mohammad Bagher Zolghadr, a veteran IRGC commander and former Expediency Council secretary, as head of the Supreme National Security Council to steer security policy amid external pressure from the US-Israel war and internal unrest; his appointment fills the void left by the late Ali Larijani and signals a shift toward stronger military leadership in Iran's security decisions and potential involvement in future negotiations.

via Al Jazeera|

#iran-security #irgc #snsc

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Iran Opens Hormuz Strait to Non-Hostile Vessels Amid War Turmoil

Iran said non-hostile ships may transit the Strait of Hormuz under safety regulations and in coordination with Iranian authorities, as maritime traffic remains well below pre-war levels. The stance comes amid the US-Israel war on Iran and broader energy-market volatility, with officials warning prices could rise if the strait stays largely closed. President Trump said talks to end the conflict are underway.

via Al Jazeera|

#iran #oil-prices #shipping

world2 months ago•9 min saved

Pakistan Emerges as Possible Bridge in Widening US-Iran Conflict

Escalating US-Israel strikes on Iran have triggered regional turmoil from Lebanon to the Gulf, with Iran vowing to continue fighting and Pakistan offering to host talks between the US and Iran. The White House cites potential negotiators like JD Vance as a possible US envoy, while countries such as the Philippines declare energy emergencies as the Strait of Hormuz becomes a critical flashpoint for global oil supplies and diplomacy circulates amid a rapidly shifting security landscape.

via The Guardian|

#diplomacy #iran #pakistan

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Day 23 of US-Israel strikes on Iran sees 15% of casualties as children

HRANA’s Day 23 briefing on the Iran conflict reports 206 attacks across 112 incidents in 15 provinces, with at least 4 casualties in the last 24 hours. Since Feb 28, civilian fatalities total 1,407 (including at least 214 children), military fatalities 1,167, and 657 unclassified, with children making up about 15% of total casualties. Tehran Province accounts for the largest share of attacks (39%), followed by Hormozgan (19%) and Isfahan (10%), as 21 targets—including airbases and naval bases—were hit or damaged. Official statements cite around 210 killed among children and over 1,510 injured, with damage to medical facilities and other critical infrastructure; the situation remains fluid and subject to revision as new information emerges.

via Hrana|

#children #civilian-casualties #hrana

world2 months ago•17 min saved

Missiles fly, talks stall and energy fears loom in week four of the Iran conflict

Week four of the US-Israel confrontation with Iran saw Iranian missiles strike Tel Aviv, Israel respond with strikes on Beirut, and Tehran deny any talks despite Trump praising discussions and extending a deadline to reopen the Hormuz strait. The US said it would keep attacking Iran but pause on energy targets during the talks, while EU officials urged negotiations as the global energy situation becomes critical. Reports circulated of potential talks in Islamabad, with regional security moves continuing, alongside fuel-shortage measures in Slovenia and New Zealand’s cash-relief for affected families, as markets react to the crisis.

via The Guardian|

#beirut #energy-crisis #iran

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Iran vows retaliation as Trump presses Strait of Hormuz showdown

Amid escalating US-Israel–Iran hostilities, Iran said the Strait of Hormuz will stay open to shipping except vessels tied to its enemies and signaled it would cooperate with the IMO on maritime safety, even as President Trump threatened to obliterate Iran’s power plants if Hormuz isn’t fully reopened within 48 hours. The confrontation has spurred regional attacks and disruptions, weighing on Gulf economies and tourism, and prompting further strategic recalibration by Israel and Gulf states.

via DW.com|

#gulf-security #iran #strait-of-hormuz

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Hormuz ultimatum escalates US-Israel-Iran conflict

Live coverage shows a deepening US-Israel-Iran confrontation: Trump threatens to obliterate Iran’s power plants if Tehran does not fully reopen the Strait of Hormuz within 48 hours, prompting Iranian vows to strike US energy infrastructure; Iranian missiles wounded about 100 in southern Israel, while Israel says it will strike Tehran. Iran also fired long-range missiles at Diego Garcia; Saudi and UAE report attacks. The conflict has killed more than 1,500 in Iran, 1,000+ in Lebanon, and 13 US troops, with millions displaced in Lebanon and Iran. The IAEA says the Negev site is undamaged and Israel is investigating air-defense failures.

via The Guardian|

#energy-security #iran #middle-east

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Khamenei declares enemies defeated as Iran endures US-Israel strikes during Nowruz

In a Nowruz message aired on Iranian TV, Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei said Iran’s enemies were being defeated as the US and Israel pressed attacks, praising national unity and denying that Iran or its allies were behind attacks on Turkiye and Oman (calling those incidents false flags). He urged closer ties with Afghanistan and Pakistan and offered to help, while President Masoud Pezeshkian said Iran does not seek nuclear weapons and proposed a regional security framework to stabilize the region amid ongoing tensions.

via Al Jazeera|

#iran #khamenei #nowruz

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Iran war day 21: Tehran vows zero restraint as energy strikes escalate and Netanyahu hints at ground ops

On day 21 of the US-Israel campaign, Iran warns of 'zero restraint' if energy facilities are hit again after the South Pars strike, while Netanyahu hints at a ground component; the conflict widens to Haifa and Ras Laffan, Qatar's LNG output is hit (~17%), and oil/gas prices rise as civilian casualties mount in Iran. Western capitals warn against targeting bases; Trump’s remarks frame the evolving crisis as the US weighs options on Iranian crude to ease prices, with spillovers continuing in Lebanon and Iraq.

via Al Jazeera|

#energy-security #iran #lng